Dorchester Events
What's On Around Dorchester, DT2 8QP
Today to Thu 13 Aug, By Distance closest first.
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Knitson Old Farmhouse - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 29 Jul, Thu 30 Jul
Knitson Old Farmhouse, Wareham BH20 5JB
Mature cottage garden nestled under chalk downland. Herbaceous borders, rockeries, climbers and shrubs, evolved and designed over 60 yrs for...
The Stables - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 29 Jul, Thu 30 Jul
The Stables, Wareham BH20 5JB
Much loved garden planted in a contemporary style with deep borders filled with easy care colourful perennials interspersed with shrubs...
Yoga & meditation experience on Brownsea
Sun 19 Jul, Sun 26 Jul, Sun 6 Sep
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Dorset BH13 7EE
Escape to the beauty of Brownsea Island for a rejuvenating yoga and meditation experience. The sessions will take place under tree canopy with...
An evening of live soul and Motown music on Brownsea
Wed 22 Jul, Wed 29 Jul, Wed 5 Aug
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole BH13 7EE
Join us for a memorable evening of soul and Motown music on Brownsea Island. Begin your night with a scenic harbour cruise aboard the Dorset Queen...
Summer of Play Activity Trail
Sat 25 Jul to Sun 6 Sep
Brownsea Island
Poole Harbour
Poole BH13 7EE
Join us for a fun filled Summer of Play on Brownsea Island. Discover a world of adventure with activities for kids big and small...
Summer of Play: Pokémon Craft Lab
Sat 1 Aug, Sat 8 Aug, Sat 15 Aug, Sat 22 Aug, Sat 29 Aug
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Join us on Brownsea Island for a burst of colour, creativity, and Pokémon-inspired fun. At the Pokémon Craft Lab, young Trainers can dive into a...
Summer of Play: Minibeast Mondays
Mon 3 Aug, Mon 10 Aug, Mon 17 Aug, Mon 24 Aug, Mon 31 Aug
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend time outdoors with the family? Come along to a Minibeast Monday, where little explorers can get up...
Summer of Play: Hapa Zome Nature Printing
Tue 4 Aug, Tue 11 Aug, Tue 18 Aug, Tue 25 Aug
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Smash, press, and print with the colours of nature. Join us for a hands-on drop-in workshop where art meets the outdoors!...
Summer of Play: Wild Wednesdays
Wed 5 Aug, Wed 12 Aug, Wed 19 Aug, Wed 26 Aug
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Get ready to get messy, creative, and hands-on with nature! Join us as we make wildflower seed bombs, little clay balls packed with...
Summer of Play: Squirrel Challenge
Thu 6 Aug, Thu 13 Aug, Thu 20 Aug, Thu 27 Aug
Brownsea Island
Poole BH13 7EE
Get ready for the Brownsea Island hosts its first-ever Squirrel Challenge, a playful summer celebration inspired by the island’s most acrobatic...
Atkins Ferrie Classic & Supercars Show
Sun 26 Jul
Sherborne Castle DT9 5NR
21st Annual Charity Classic & Supercars Show. Set in the stunning grounds of Sherborne Castle, the Sherborne Classic & Supercar Show brings together...
Black Shed - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul
Black Shed, Sherborne DT9 4JX
Over 200 colourful and productive flower beds growing a sophisticated selection of cut flowers and foliage to supply florists and the public for...
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family for over a 100 years...
Manor Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 1 Aug and Sun 2 Aug
Manor Farm, Gillingham SP8 5SA
The garden has been created on a site that surrounds the C15 farmhouse. The planting consists of deep herbaceous borders, set against the old stone...
Farnham Village Street Fair
Sat 8 Aug
Farnham, Blandford Forum DT11 8DE
An afternoon of fun for all the family!
Fun dog show, bbq, refreshments, live music, Guide Dogs display, books, bric a brac, vintage clothing,...
Bluebird Jazz Club
Mon 20 Jul
Bluebird Social Club, (opposite Haskins Garden Centre)
4 Ham Lane
Ferndown BH22 9DP
Bands play here on 2 Mondays a month. Please see the website for full programme. www.bournemouthbluebirdjazz...
The Old Coach House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 1 Aug, Sun 6 Sep
The Old Coach House, Templecombe BA8 0HR
Walled garden with an orchard, potager, clover lawn, extensive ornamental borders, salvias and greenhouse...
Art@Eype
Fri 17 Jul to Sun 19 Jul
Eype Centre for the Arts, St Peter’s Church, Mount Lane, Eype, nr Bridport DT6 6AR
ART@EYPE is an annual summer exhibition showcasing some of Dorset's finest artists and makers, this year featuring:
• David Brooke...
Glenholme Herbs - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Jul and Sun 26 Jul
Glenholme Herbs, Sherborne DT9 4SE
Paths meander through large, colourful beds inspired by Piet Oudolf. Featuring a wide selection of herbs and salvias along with grasses, verbena and...
Dive into the Oceanarium this summer for an underwater adventure!
Sat 25 Jul to Sun 6 Sep
Oceanarium, Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA
This summer, come face to fin with hundreds of different species of animals. SAVE up to 30% online in advance!...
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug
Charles Chesshire Garden & Nursery, Bridport DT6 6HH
Set in heavenly Dorset countryside, the ½ acre garden is composed of an intricate web of gravel paths weaving between deep and colourful borders to...
eat:Shaftesbury
Sun 2 Aug
Park Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8JR
eat:Shaftesbury food festival Sunday 02 August from 10-4pm along Park Walk. Free to attend, family-friendly and accessible to all … Expect a...
The Blooming Wild Plant Nursery - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 1 Aug
The Blooming Wild Plant Nursery, Templecombe BA8 0DA
Discover our nurserys range of herbaceous perennials, ornamental grasses, and wildflowers; perfect for wildlife friendly, and low maintenance...
Bournemouth Northern Soul
Sat 1 Aug
Carrington House Hotel, Knyveton Road, Bournemouth,Bournemouth BH1 3QQ
Saturday 1 August 2026
InCrowd Soul Society
NORTHERN SOUL
Carrington House Hotel, Bournemouth
Resident DJ Steve Lyons,
Guests Shay,...
Circus Cortex at Yeovil, Somerset. 23-27 July 2026
Thu 23 Jul to Mon 27 Jul
Town Fc, Huish Park, Lufton Way, Somerset. BA22 8YF
Circus Cortex: BizZZar – Yeovil, Somerset
Experience the spectacular Circus Cortex: BizZZar under the Big Top at Yeovil Town FC, Huish Park,...
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